chargrilled
Cooked over coals
Chargrilled describes food cooked over an open flame or very hot grill, producing characteristic blackened lines and a smoky flavor.
The term is particularly common in British English and on restaurant menus, where it signals a specific cooking method distinguished from pan-frying or baking.
The chargrilled vegetables had a pleasant smokiness.
Chargrilled steak, chicken, or fish typically features visible grill marks that suggest high heat and quick cooking.
Dense North American hardwood
- mesquiteThorny desert legume
- oakQuercus genus member
- applewoodLumber from fruit trees
- cherrywoodLumber from Prunus trees
cedar · alder · maple · pecan · beechwood · woodchips · plank · smoldering
Darkened by burning
- crispFirm and breakable
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- blisteredFormed fluid-filled welts
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
seared · browned · scorched · crisped · striped · edges · crust · bark
Filled with combustion haze
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
- seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
marinated · juicy · succulent · tangy · robust · depth · woodfired · kissed
Framework of metal bars
- tongsHinged grasping utensil
- spatulaFlat-bladed kitchen tool
- charcoalBurned wood residue
- briquettesCompressed combustible blocks
flames · embers · heat · sear · flip · baste · marinade · glaze
hickory
Dense North American hardwood
cherrywood · cedar · alder · maple · pecan · beechwood · woodchips · plank · smoldering · aromatic
blackened
Darkened by burning
caramelized · seared · browned · scorched · crisped · striped · edges · crust · bark · lacquered
smoky
Filled with combustion haze
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
seasoned · marinated · juicy · succulent · tangy · robust · depth · woodfired · kissed · infused
grate
Framework of metal bars
briquettes · flames · embers · heat · sear · flip · baste · marinade · glaze · thermometer
steak
Thick beef slice
- ribeyeTender marbled steak cut
- sirloinUpper hindquarter beef cut
- tenderloinPremium, exceptionally soft cut
burgers · chicken · lamb · pork · sausages · kebabs · skewers · salmon · tuna · swordfish
peppers
Seasons or bombards repeatedly
asparagus · onions · tomatoes · mushrooms · artichokes · leeks · radicchio · romaine · halloumi · pineapple